The Corton from Bouchard is one of my reference wines on the big hill - as it has performed well quite consistently over many years. The Bouchard Corton is from the Le Corton section at the very top of the vineyard, a section with a high proportion of limestone - this yields an intensely mineral …
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Bouchard Pere et Fils, Le Corton 2014
The Corton offers a big step up in weight and concentration ... but is still delightfully refined and balanced. It's normally one of my favorite wines from Bouchard - and the 2014 edition is most certainly not disappointing. In the bouquet fine detailed fruit - pomegranate and red currant - brought …
Tasting of Bouchard Pere et Fils 2014 reds
During the Hospices de Beaune weekend I was lucky and got invited to a Masterclass tasting of Bouchard Pere et Fils 2014s. The tasting was conducted by the new Maitre de Chai (Cellar Master) Frédéric Weber, and comprised a fine selection of the 2014s - both reds and whites. In this article I will …
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Bouchard Pere et Fils, Le Corton 2012
The "Le Corton" 2012 from Bouchard is one of the most impressive reds I have tasted from this producer. In the nose lovely red berry fruit - raspberries -red currant - supported by a earthy minerality and a healthy dose of new oak. The crisp acidity infuses freshness in the nose and creates a lovely …
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Le Corton 1990
The 1990 Le Corton from Bouchard is a quite impressive wine. In the bouquet red fruits, some floral notes, forest floor and a hint of truffle ... good complexity. On the palate fine red and dark fruit and good concentration. It has a good balance and length. Still some dry tannins from the oak, and …